On This Day in 2002: England captain David Beckham breaks his metatarsal bone
This was the day in 2002 that much of the nation came to learn the meaning of the world metatarsal.
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On This Day in 2017: Sergio Garcia beats Justin Rose in play-off to win Masters
Sergio Garcia beat Justin Rose in a play-off to win the Masters on this day in 2017.
On this day in 2017: Nicola Adams makes winning start to professional career
Nicola Adams sailed through her professional debut with a shut-out 40-36 points win over Argentina’s Virginia Carcamo on this day in 2017.
On this day in 2007: Greg Rusedski announces retirement from tennis
Greg Rusedski announced his retirement from tennis on this day in 2007 after helping Great Britain seal Davis Cup victory against Holland.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona legend destroyed Arsenal on this day in 2010
Lionel Messi scored all four goals as Barcelona put Arsenal to the sword in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, on this day twelve years ago.
On this day in 2010: Lionel Messi destroys Arsenal’s Champions League dream
Lionel Messi lived up to his billing as the best player in the world with four goals to destroy Arsenal’s Champions League dream, on this day in 2010.
On this day in 2012: Great Britain trio win Track World Championship gold
Great Britain’s Joanna Rowsell, Dani King and Laura Trott claimed gold in the 3km team pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Melbourne on this day in 2012.
On This Day: Chelsea's unsung hero's incredible goal in pursuit of first Champions League trophy
On this day in 2012, Raul Meireles scored an absolute beauty to send Chelsea into the Champions League semi-final. The Blues were quite comfortable in their fixture against Benfica. Both legs were a breeze. Coming off the back of an emphatic comeback against Napoli in the previous round, there was the feeling that Chelsea was completely unstoppable.